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Franklin firefighters assist after explosive fire at nearby Oak Creek print shop
Also on today's calendar: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 57.
Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spray can sparks explosion, fire at Oak Creek business, officials say (jsonline.com) — Franklin firefighters were among several departments called to help Oak Creek crews after an adhesive spray can exploded in a textile dryer at Redwall Screen Printing, sparking a fire in the exhaust system. Employees evacuated, used extinguishers before firefighters arrived, and five workers were evaluated on-site but declined hospital transport. No injuries to firefighters were reported and damage estimates are still pending.
GHS Theatre Fall Play & Winter Musical Auditions Greendale Hi Greendale, WI 53129 4:00 pm
BOE Business Meeting Whitnall SD Whitnall School Community Board Room 6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Meet Your Teacher Night Highland View El Greendale, WI 53129 5:00 pm
Elementary Schools -- Meet Your Teacher Night Greendale SD Greendale, WI 53129 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
There is a bike trail by my house and a walking trail that many people use. There is a nice big sign that says no motorized vehicles but yet there are kids on scooters and little mini bikes. Technically do these have motors… (Nextdoor Franklin North)
The Park People are having a countywide Weed-Out, focusing on Buckthorn. We also want to take down some burdock. Feel free to bring your clippers choppers slicers shovels gloves...we'll show you what to do if you're a… (Nextdoor Hidden Lakes)
New Perspective Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Assistant (Life Engagement Coach) in Franklin. Apply here.
Saputo, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler - 3rd Shift in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greendale
Five Milwaukee-area high school football games to watch in Week 1 (jsonline.com)
Becky's New Car - SummerStage of Delafield Stage Mag (broadwayworld.com)
Fire causes $250K in damage at Slinger Wastewater Treatment Plant (fox6now.com)
Greenfield
Dan Jansen Park's pickleball courts in Greenfield are now open (jsonline.com)
Greenfield announces delay in mailing of second quarter sewer bills (mkesouth.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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